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Jonathan Brazeau
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The Curling Group & Grand Slam of Curling senior reporter // Sportsnet F1 writer // Now playing: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 // https://www.twitch.tv/jonnybraz0
Eight Ends of Tahoe takeaways. Enjoy!
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
Rachel Homan claimed a record-extending 20th Grand Slam of Curling title with a 7-4 win over Silvana Tirinzoni in the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe women's final.

@jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social has the recap ⬇️
Homan wins record-extending 20th Grand Slam title at KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
Canada's Rachel Homan claimed a record-extending 20th Grand Slam of Curling title after defeating Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-4 during Sunday's final in the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
"It doesn't get any closer than that."

Team Mouat claimed the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe men's title by mere millimetres after defeating Team Dunstone in a thrilling shootout.

@jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social has the story ⬇️
Mouat captures KIOTI GSOC Tahoe men's title in thrilling shootout
Scotland's Team Bruce Mouat captured the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe title Sunday after edging Canada's Team Matt Dunstone 7-6 by mere millimetres in a shootout.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It’s Championship Sunday at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe!

Here’s my notebook from last night, teeing up the finals.

@grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #GSOC #curling
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Dunstone getting comfortable reaching Grand Slam finals
Matt Dunstone has finally learned his lesson. For the third straight Grand Slam of Curling event, Dunstone has reached the final, and for the third straight time, Dunstone has to rebook flights home n...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
"These guys have had our number, so tonight was a big night for us."

Team Dunstone finally found the answer to defeat Team McDonald and roll into the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe playoffs undefeated at 4-0.

📓 @jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social has more in his latest notebook ⬇️
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Dunstone finally solves McDonald
After dropping his first two head-to-head games against Jordon McDonald, Matt Dunstone found the answer Friday night during the final draw of the preliminary round at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This ain't the Sheet Show!

Caught up with Ben Hebert after Team Jacobs' 7-6 win over Team Muskatewitz to stay undefeated and take a 4-0 record into the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe playoffs.

@grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #GSOC #curling
Ben Hebert: Draw 14 - Kioti GSOC Tahoe | POST-GAME INTERVIEW (Nov. 7, 2025) Post Game
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November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
Team McEwen is still in the mix at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe after blitzing Team Edin 11-5 Friday morning to finish round-robin play at 2-2.

📓 @jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social has the latest from Lake Tahoe in his notebook: https://bit.ly/4hNte1q

#GSOC #LetsRock #Curling
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
ICYMI, Rachel Homan continues to find new and interesting ways to win as her team extended its streak against fellow Canadian clubs to 30 consecutive victories and 80-2 since the start of the 2023-24 season.

@grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #GSOC #curling
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Homan extends dominant streak against Canadian teams
Rachel Homan defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 8-3 Thursday night at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe as her team extended its winning streak to 30 consecutive games against fellow Canadian clubs.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
On this day in 2010, Team McEwen captured the World Cup of Curling (aka the Masters) in Windsor, Ontario.

It was the first @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social title win for McEwen.

#GSOC #curling
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
Rachel Homan continues to find new and interesting ways to win as her team extended its streak against fellow Canadian clubs to 30 consecutive victories.

@jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social has more in his latest KIOTI GSOC Tahoe notebook ⬇️
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Homan extends dominant streak against Canadian teams
Rachel Homan defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 8-3 Thursday night at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe as her team extended its winning streak to 30 consecutive games against fellow Canadian clubs.
www.thegrandslamofcurling.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Tahoe today, Tokyo tomorrow?

The KIOTI GSOC Tahoe is just the beginning of The Curling Group and Grand Slam of Curling's plans to host more events around the world.

#GSOC #curling
'The ice is now broken': KIOTI GSOC Tahoe just the beginning for TCG's international expansion plans
Tahoe today, Tokyo tomorrow? The Grand Slam of Curling is making its international debut this week with the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe, but it's only the start with future plans around the globe.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Wayne Middaugh is having a "pinch me" moment playing again in the @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social, Ross Whyte pins the draw for another shootout win ... and Mike McEwen encounters a bear, oh my!

All this and more in my latest KIOTI GSOC Tahoe notebook
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: Middaugh having 'pinch me' moment
When the Grand Slam of Curling started, Wayne Middaugh didn’t imagine he’d be playing in an event during the 25th season of the series and in Lake Tahoe, no less.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If the Olympic trials are like exams, then the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe is crunch time.

That's right up the alley for mechanical engineering student Jordon McDonald, who is looking to make the most of his opportunity this week as a sponsor's exemption. #curling
KIOTI GSOC Tahoe Notebook: McDonald seeks final prep before Olympic trials
The Grand Slam of Curling tournament, which kicked off Tuesday at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, is the final tune-up for several teams with Olympic dreams heading to Halifax in a couple of weeks.
www.thegrandslamofcurling.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Before the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe gets underway, here's a rundown of what you need to know for the first international @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social event in Eight Ends.

#GSOC #curling
Eight Ends: What you need to know for KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
The Grand Slam of Curling is all geared up for its first international event, the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe, running Tuesday to Sunday at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Here's a complete rundown of everything yo...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
What the blank!?

Jonathan Brazeau looks at how recent rule changes in the Grand Slam of Curling have reduced the number of blank ends and affected scoring, plus other tidbits in the latest edition of Eight Ends ⬇️
Eight Ends: Analyzing the immediate impact of GSOC's rule changes
What the blank? Pun intended, as that was the question during the most recent Grand Slam of Curling event. A few new rules were implemented during the CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku, Alta., with one in...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A dominant drive at the #MexicoGP has Lando Norris back at the top of the table by a single point over teammate Oscar Piastri.

My latest #F1 takeaways
F1 Takeaways: Norris displays championship form in Mexico victory
Lando Norris showcased the flair of a world champion Sunday during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
🏁 Lando Norris wins in Mexico City 🏆

Charles Leclerc holds off Max Verstappen for second.

#F1 #MexicoGP
October 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🏁 Lando Norris takes pole position in Mexico City!

#F1 #MexicoGP
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Norris now the fastest in Q2.

Tsunoda, Ocon, Hulkenberg, Alonso and Lawson out.

#F1 #MexicoGP
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Fastest in Q1 is ... Isack Hadjar!?

Bortoleto, Albon, Gasly, Stroll and Colapinto out.

#F1 #MexicoGP
October 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"I can’t wait to hit the ice and get Jared leaning on the broom and carving rocks that will make Benny Heebz jealous."

Let the chirping begin! Wayne Middaugh will quarterback, ahem, skip Jared Allen's team at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe event.

@grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #GSOC #curling
Wayne Middaugh to skip Jared Allen's team at KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
Game recognizes game: World Curling Hall of Famer Wayne Middaugh will help 'quarterback' NFL legend Jared Allen's team for the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe event.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Brazeau
🏆 Bruce Mouat's Grand Slam trophy haul goes up to 11. 🎛️

Team Mouat defeated Team Dunstone 5-2 in the CO-OP Tour Challenge men's final to capture an 11th title in the series.

Jonathan Brazeau has more ⬇️
Mouat successfully defends CO-OP Tour Challenge for 11th Grand Slam title
Bruce Mouat's Grand Slam of Curling trophy haul now goes up to 11.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🏁 Verstappen victorious at COTA! 🏆

Norris finishes second with Leclerc in third. Hamilton hangs on in fourth with a suspected puncture and Piastri takes fifth.

#F1 #USGP
October 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
F1 🏎️ and curling 🥌

Multitasking at its finest.
October 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Achievement unlocked: Team Homan captured a milestone 19th Grand Slam of Curling title after defeating Team Tirinzoni 8-2 in Sunday's women's final at the CO-OP Tour Challenge.

@grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #GSOC #curling
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Homan wins milestone 19th Grand Slam title at CO-OP Tour Challenge
Rachel Homan captured a historic 19th Grand Slam of Curling title, surpassing Kevin Martin for the most among all skips, after defeating Silvana Tirinzoni 8-2 in Sunday's women's final at the CO-OP To...
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October 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM